Passengers arriving on PIA flight in Xi'an, China expressed happiness.

BEIJING -- A number of passengers who arrived in Xi'an, China from Islamabad by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) expressed happiness over resumption of flight operation between Pakistan and China.

PIA operated its first flight to Xi'an, China on June 11, after a gap of 6 months due to Covid-19 control and prevention measures.

PK-854 flight took off from Islamabad International Airport on Saturday morning with 241 passengers on board and landed at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) on the same day.

Saif Ullah Anjum, a 15-year-old Pakistani passenger told 'China Economic Net' that he is very joyful to travel to China via PIA.

"I'm going to China for the first time. I'm very excited because I want to see my father who is in Beijing now and secondly, I want to study and explore China. We waited for a long time for the PIA flight but I'm very happy on board," Saif Ullah expressed.

Naeem Ahmed, a Pakistani businessman based in Shaoxing, China said that it is good that the PIA flight resumed its operation to China after six months, and now the business community, students, and other visitors can easily travel to China.

"In order to prevent COVID-19 infection, strict measures have been taken by PIA,"A he added. He hoped when more flights operate the fare will decrease...